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Correct. When Pakistani economy weakens, only the Abduls suffer. The state machinery never collapses. North Korea and Iran have been able to withstand sanctions for the same reason. Just offload the hardship to the commoners. It doesn't starve the war fighting machinery. The US has to spend...

It is a cryptic message from Grump.

Perhaps Veena Malik can help.

Pakistan’s Fiscal Deficit Rises to Highest Level in 28 Years Bhikari ka bhi koi fiscal deficit target hota hai? this is bad news for the US and China who'll find it increasingly costly to keep feeding their pet project.

Women, goats, dogs and now even rats are not safe in Pakistan. Here we are spending so much on pest control and Pakistan has already found a way to eradicate all pests.

AND Iran loves crispy Sunnis as much as we do so it's in our interest to keep the two engaged. Imagine the amount of $ Saudi spends on containing Iran. If this threat didn't exist, all of that $ would be pumped into Indian Madrassas. Saudi spends billions upon billions every year to sustain the...

Sarry bros, posting this in Pakistani economy thread because we don't have a "Pakistanis living in India" economy thread :troll:

Market support fund gets formal go ahead Accepting the demand of stockbrokers, the government on Thursday approved Rs20 billion fund to support struggling stock market through state-run National Investment Trust (NIT).

Basically the US is driving Pakistan's economic policy from the back seat now. They will give the money through various orgs, and they will themselves provide American consultants to manage the utilization of the money. The US can print more $ and inflict inflation on other world currencies...

Pakistan government likely to reverse tax concessions for salaried class

Yes, very much. One cheque from US aid agency and they'll have extended their existence by a couple of years. They won't live in luxury but it would be enough to pay for energy, food and sustenance needs (just enough for them to prevent a food riot).

BoI chairman quits, finance secretary also set to be replaced ISLAMABAD: Board of Investment (BoI) chairman Haroon Sharif, who was appointed eight months ago, tendered his resignation to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday. Later in the day reports emerged that Secretary Finance Younus Dagha...

Itna dimaag unme hota toh woh Muslim nahi hote :D

Imports shrink, exports stagnate, FDI plummets: Current account deficit drops 27pc

I had seen in the comment section of a Pakistani news site last week... Paki : Timatar nahi toh dahi se kaam chala lenge.. Indian : Dahi ka ketchup tere baap ne dekha tha kabhi? :D

SBP warns of higher inflation next fiscal year State bank of Pakistan has increased lending rates from 6% to 12.25%. Industry leaders shocked by rate hike, blame decision on ‘IMF pressure’ Dayum! The Pakistan economy thread has finally become more interesting than Indian economy thread :D

Most of the Pakistanis are not a part of the formal economy. They don't earn from a formal job, so no records in the tax department. All cash transactions. Doesn't matter where they raise the tax, the product, be it corn flakes or cement, ultimately comes from military factories. The only units...

That's true but having a disgruntled and angry aawam is a ripe tinderbox for protests, leading to insurgencies, leading to independence movements. Strategically placed protests can be used to hinder the movement of Paki troops to the frontline. During Bangladesh liberation movement, the...

Pakistan's economy on the brink of collapse This country's gonna implode soon... INSHA--

>> Dollar climbs to Rs153.50 in open market >> PM considering proposal to allow low-grade petrol for motorcycles Petrol me paani mila mila ke gaadi chala rahe hain, aur inhe Kashmir chahiea :D